Top 5 Constraints 2016 – Aesthetics of Design

Top 5 Constraints: Animated Video Game Stories

March 8, 2020

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016

For my final project, I intend to create an animation showcasing a video game story in a child. There are several constraints regarding this project. Time The most major constraint of this animation is going to be the large amounts of time required to create an animation. Animations are incredibly slow in nature to create,…

Top 5 Constraints: Shipping Pallet Garden

March 8, 2017

Sofi Leroux

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1) Materials: The most important constraint for this project is whether I can procure the correct materials. Hopefully, I can find a derelict shipping pallet, but if not, I’ll have to build it all out of wooden planks. I am confident in my wood working skills, so the latter would not be a huge issue.…

Top Five Constraints: Main Project

March 6, 2017

Oksana Schuppan

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, zy 2017

apple, constraints, iPad, thinking inside the box

Currently, my top five constraints in the design of my final project are as follows: Constraint #1: I will use only neon colors; no purely primary colors. Constraint #2: I must design my hologram for an apple product. Constraint #3: I am limited in the size of my hologram by the size of the device…

MIDI Drum Pad – Constraints

March 30, 2016

Jakob Oreskovich

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

With a heavy load for senior design and mechatronics in March, I’ve fallen behind on my posts. Here are the top 5 constraints for my MIDI drum pad. Sensor Overlap My MIDI drum pad uses a number of piezoelectric sensors to detect when the drum pads are struck. These sensors are moderately sensitive – enough…

Ferrofluid Sculpture: Top 5 Design Constraints

March 29, 2016

Derek Sikora

Top 5 Constraints 2016

Now that I have a fair amount of research under my belt and a good idea of how I am going to attack this project… I have quite a few problems to overcome. Here are my top 5 constraints: Ferrofluid sticks to literally everything. Once it touches a glass surface, it will not come off…

Personal Tattoo Machine – Top 5 Constraints

March 13, 2016

Joseph Graff

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016

The cam which translates the rotational motion of the DC motor to translational motion of the needle is the most critical component of my project. I plan to make several prototypes of the cam to test the varying travel of the needle. This is important because if there is too much travel on the needle,…

Nixie Clock | Top 5 Constraints

March 11, 2016

Kevin Martin

Top 5 Constraints 2016

For reference, here’s a link to my Nixie Clock Design Review! Time Like everyone, this is probably the most substantial. We’re in the middle of capstone final project deadlines, so juggling the two is going to need to be a constant thought! Wood Selection This is my “Known Unknown” right now- I have a general…

Locket Constraints

March 11, 2016

Jeffrey Gay

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Personal Time I don’t have very limited time to work on this and having to sand individual parts will be very time consuming. I need parts that fit together but I don’t want to spend time sanding a bunch of parts that break. I will have to balance making the part good enough to work…

Shen’s top 5 constraints

March 11, 2016

Shen Shu

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

3D printer availability. My frames are depended on the 3D printers. So far the 3D printer availability is not bad in the ITLL. Shipping time. Many of the cheap parts on eBay are shipped from China, this can take half a month. Coding skills. In order to display the graphics on the TFTs, I need…

Brendan’s top 5 constraints

March 10, 2016

Brendan Lee

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Here is a link to my design review for reference: https://www.aesdes.org/2016/03/01/design-review-report-swing-bike/ Due to my unique situation, time and resource wise I actually don’t have a lot of constraints on my project. Since I have a number of places and connections for welding (friends, coworkers, being able to use welding equipment off campus, etc.) I have…

Bladeless Fan 5 Constraints

March 10, 2016

Brandon Boiko

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Creating a handheld fan is no easy task. Add to that, the fan bladeless and even more challenges pop up. For this post I am focusing on the top 5 design constraints from a manufacturing, usability, and aesthetics standpoint. Making the product printable. Without the resources for molding, and the complex shapes that this project…

Yusen’s top five constraint

March 10, 2016

Yusen Ji

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

There are some constraints in my project that I originally neglected. Machine shop availability. I went to fleming to reserve the mill machine and the schedule looks pretty busy. Time. I tried to begin the soldering this week. And the process took me much longer time than expected. Shipping time. The shipping time is delayed…

Rankin Top 5 Constraints

March 10, 2016

Daniel Rankin

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016

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For this project, I have a lot to get done- I need to create the designs, build an interactive circuit, construct a couple of huge boxes, weave a bunch of branches together and then move it all to campus. Here are what I can see being my top 5 contraints/challenges to overcome. Time. With the…

Matt’s Constraints

March 10, 2016

Mathew Tabor

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

My project is on the surface fairly straightforward (in my mind at least), although there are definitely some hurdles that I will need to overcome in order to get this finished on time. Quantity of Keys: I have a lot of single string assemblies to make and tune, around 30-40 of them (depending on which…

Jake’s Top Five Constraints

March 10, 2016

Jacob Mccormick

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

After spending some more time on this project, some more constraints have arisen that I did not see in the beginning. My top five constraints are: The pitch – getting the diameter and lengths of the tubes right so that the chimes actually sound good. There are some equations for this but it may take…

Anfal’s top five constrains

March 10, 2016

Anfal Abdulrahman

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

My top five constrains are: Integration of sensors, motors and fabric how far it can be pretty and functional. Aesthetic – what is my genre? do I belong to one, is it fine if I don’t or should I start looking for one to identify with? We talked in class today about the fine line in human embodiment…

Joe Yoshimura’s Constraints

March 10, 2016

Joseph Yoshimura

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Going into the final project of the semester I am looking forward to seeing what I am able to accomplish. However, while trying to do so, there will be a number of constraints. The top five constraints I have are as follows: Electrical Components- I have nearly no experience in electronics besides my circuits class…

Alcohol Stove: Primary Constraints

March 9, 2016

Kenzy O'neill

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

As I’ve been working on my design and shopping for parts I’ve identified some constraints to the project: Time Undoubtedly, the process of making prototypes and testing will take much more time than I expect. This is something I have taken into account and intend to be aware of throughout the project. Parts/Materials Since I…

Meridith’s Top Five Constraints

March 9, 2016

Meridith Richter

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

After fighting with my accelerometer for 4 hours, I can assure you that the technical implementation of this design will be Constraint #1. Considering I am learning the hardware as I go, it will take quite some time for me to research and effectively put together what I have envisioned. However, it is working now with…

Design constraints

March 9, 2016

Andre

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Like any project there are significant design constraints that I will have to overcome to achieve my goals with the project and succeed and making something functional and aesthetically pleasing. 1.) Manufacturing: Since a lot of this is still new, the manufacturing will probably be a lot of trial and error and experimentation. I have…

Coffee Brewer 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Ben Yorkey

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

The way I am doing this project is as a business style transaction with a friend of mine where he is coming up with a list of requirements and I will be designing a product for him. So far the constraints we have agreed on are: Easy to Clean it doesn’t make sense to have…

Glass Writing Board Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Matthew Sturm

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

These are the top 5 constraints that exist for my glass writing boards: Permission/requirements from Housing & Dining and/or Facilities Management I have been trying for several days now to set up a meeting with the hall director in my building. This is a necessary step in order to understand the requirements/constraints imposed by my…

Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Katie Hortik

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

As I continue to push forward with this project, I am made aware of the challenges that I am soon to face. The school year is quickly coming to a close and I am constrained by the limited time left for design, iterations, and assembly. I am aware that there will be issues with my…

Electric Hourglass: Constraints

March 9, 2016

David Holliman

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

The following list highlights the top five constraints associated with my project: Wood Frame for Hourglass– The framework around the glass form will need to be milled or CNC’ed. Since the frame will have multiple sides, some critical thought needs to go into this process. Hour(glass)– It is necessary to find the right glass form…

Shawn’s Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Shawn Sprinkle

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Circuits and Electronics – I have very little experience with circuitry outside of the Mechanical engineering curriculum so this project will be a great learning experience for me. I’ve talked to Dan a few times and he is happy to help me through this project. Programming – Another important area of this project in which…

Sand Picture Frame Top 5 Constrains

March 9, 2016

Aly Badran

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

I have started testing last week and am still in the process of determining which sand and liquid medium to use. I am doing these tests before I spend the time to build a frame. As anticipated, my constrains are very similar to the challenges I mentioned in the Design review. However, I am now…

Radial Engine Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Brendan Warren

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

My project has been progressing since the last update. I have made a more developed CAD model (just missing valves) and have already procured the majority of the raw materials. Luckily the aluminum was cheaper than I thought and I was able to get it fully spec’d locally which makes the guys in the machine…

Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Daniel Moody

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

The most critical constraints in creating my Fistcycle project are as follows: Creating a design that looks how I want but is also rideable. Designing a bicycle frame from scratch has been difficult. Extending or changing the shape of a tube or two from a current design is simple, but a larger deviation from the…

Toy Spider – Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Student Test

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Over the last few days, I have started designing and ordering the dynamic parts for my project. The list below are the top action items, that I need to complete for the success of my final toy. Hydraulic System – The mechanics behind making the spider move are going to be tricky. My idea is to…

Flood’s Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Nicholas Flood

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

stirling engine, surreal, whale

For my flying whale/surreal stirling engine project, I have some things to keep in mind… 1. Time is going to be a big constraint. Since I am taking 12 credits as a grad student (which is quite a lot), I have a lot of other projects to work on. 2. Money is my other huge…

Top Five Barn Door Constraints

March 9, 2016

Laura Bonney

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

One constraint is time, though that is likely true of any project. There are only so many hours in the day and more obligations than comfortably fit. Another constraint is finding the right materials for the rail and wheels. I want the door to slide easily and quietly across the rail. While the door itself…

Sophie’s Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Sophia Glik

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

I think my top five constraints are: (1) Time I am worried that things will go wrong and I will have to much to do and not enough time to do it all. (2) Money Good quality wheels and trucks are going to make my wallet really hungry. (3) Finding the proper wood…

Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Dennis Can

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Material Selection I have yet to decide whether 3D printing or another option is the way to go. If I go with the 3D printing route, then I would not have to worry about making things fit together. I would, however, need to consider how big of a piece I could actually print. I also…

Living Room 3D Printer: Top Constraints

March 9, 2016

Chip Bollendonk

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

As I’ve started ordering parts and designing my project, I’ve identified the following constraints that I’ll need to work within over the rest of the project: Time – time is ticking, and I’m very cognizant of my limited time resources as the semester winds down. I’m planning on spending several days over spring break working…

Ethan’s Five Constraints

March 9, 2016

Ethan Gehring

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

I’ve made good progress this week like getting the pre-amplifier working which I will detail in a future post. Today I want to discuss the constraints I’m placing on the project with the intention of making it as close as possible to what I want. Amplifier circuit must allow for overdrive While, it is not…

Carbon Fiber Frame: Constraints and crisis mitigation.

March 9, 2016

Albert Como

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

The primary constraints and concerns of the frame development process are as follows: Machine shop time. Getting parts into the machine shop queue is now my number one priority. There are a lot of parts, and they all need to be produced and validated. Most have already been submitted. Carbon fiber. Because machine shop has…

Ryan’s Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Ryan Yankowsky

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

First off the Wine Knife is taking shape quite well, however with all design this project has a few constraints which I will detail below. Having spent a fair amount of time this week on Solidworks I have identified the first major constraint, size. The artifact is quite small, measuring, hopefully, just 5.5 X .8…

Rena’s Top 5 Project Constraints

March 9, 2016

Rena Yang

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Time. Everything of mine requires gluing, painting, drying, sewing… All of which use a lot of time. And we only have about 7 weeks left in the semester, so I need to be even more aggressive about my schedule. I expect getting the lace to be the correct size then attaching it to the frame…

Liz Project Constraints

March 9, 2016

Elizabeth Whitman

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Time – Of course, time is the biggest constraint. There are only 7 weeks left in the semester, and I have several other obligations, such as Senior Design and a job, that take up a lot of time. Therefore, to complete this project I will have to stick to my timeline, and adjust the project…

Wind Turbine Top Constraints

March 9, 2016

Christopher Coffman

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Here are the top 5 constraints for my proposed wind turbine design. Altitude. These small wind turbines are not very effective and won’t produce significant electricity unless they are at least 20 ft off the ground. This is due to the drag force the ground exerts on wind. Blades. Wind turbines require incredibly precise blades…

Infinity Mirror Clock Constraints

March 9, 2016

Rachel Grosskrueger

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

After developing roughly 60% of the infinity mirror clock, these are the constraints I have run into that I need to overcome in order to achieve the desired aesthetic and initial impression. Rewiring the lights to run on a battery pack rather than 120V household electricity Also maximizing the battery life so that I am…

LED Arrows Artwork – Top 5 Constraints

March 9, 2016

Samantha Maierhofer

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Below are the top 5 constraints for the LED arrow piece listed in no particular order. Cost: As a college student with no substantial income, the cost is a large constraint on this project. I would like to keep the cost below $100 if possible for the project. I plan to do this by taking the…

Gardner Nichols Constraints

March 8, 2016

Gardner Nichols

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

My top 5 constraints with building a carbon fiber expanding table are as follows: 1.) Money: Carbon fiber is expensive and I would love to build a full dining table, but for now with my limited budget, a small coffee table will have to do. 2.) Skill: I have experience laying out carbon fiber, but…

Desktop Garden Constraints

March 8, 2016

Ashley Zimmerer

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

At the moment, the items below are the top five constraints I can think of for my desk garden. The garden must be able to plug into the wall for power. It must be leak-proof so it won’t ruin my desk. All electronics must be concealed (and kept dry) within the 1′ by 1′ by…

Top Five Project Constraints – Mechanical Clock

March 8, 2016

Nick Ortiz

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Friction is the number one cause of failure for mechanical clock projects. The clocks weight needs to lift the clock’s hands and move the pendulum. If the friction in the bearing surfaces or between the gears is too great, the clock will be at a standstill. One way to mitigate this is to use roller…

Cafe Racer Constraints

March 8, 2016

Chad Alvarez

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

I spent a couple hours today tearing down my newly purchased bike to see exactly what I’m working with. Luckily the engine is sound and will only need some basic maintenance before riding season this summer. After some work and research I have summed up my 5 biggest constraints. Time: Time is the biggest factor…

Levitation Audio Visualizer Constraints

March 8, 2016

Student Test

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Time: It almost doesn’t need to be said, but the primary driving constraint on this project is the time remaining to have an operational product demo at the design expo in April. Cost: As with any non-defense/government project, cost will play a huge role in the components that I select to use. I am currently in…

Mendocino Motor Top 5 Constraints | Peter

March 8, 2016

Peter Brunsgaard

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Cost – Although 3D printing and raw materials are fairly cheap, the strong Neodymium magnets required to levitate the motor rod are quite pricey in the quantities that this project calls for. Along with the cost of the magnets, the solar cells and magnet wire are also fairly pricey. Wood Working – I have never done wood working outside…

Lazy Susan Spice Rack Constraints

March 8, 2016

Alex Peters

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

1.) Size: The size will limit what facilities I can use to 3D print my project. If it is too large I will be unable to 3D print it in the ITLL and perhaps Protogenics as well 2.) Mass: Since this product is meant for the kitchen, it should be fairly light weight. I hope to…

Lighting up Pearl: Top 5 Constraints

March 8, 2016

Elyse Skinner

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Building the “box” the map will sit in. I am still unsure whether I want the map to be horizontal, vertical, or at an angle, but am leaning toward an angle for design purposes. I haven’t worked much with power tools so I am sure this portion of my project will be a definite challenge…

Immersion Wheel – Top 5 Constraints

March 8, 2016

Jason Mcgrath

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

2 plates with identical patterns (necessary for Moire effect) By definition, a Moire effect is a pattern that emerges from moving two identical patterns against each other. Perhaps there are unique results from using two different patterns, but the intrigue in this project is really the production of distinct geometric forms solely from rotating one…

Backlit Panorama – Top Five Constraints

March 7, 2016

Roshan Misra

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

My top five constraints in no particular order: Cost – I want to keep the project under $100 if I can due to my own budgetary constraints. This will also force me to be innovative in the way I implement some things if my cost starts to get too high. Light Diffusion – If the…

FiberOptic Chandelier- Five Project Constraints

March 7, 2016

Brittany Warly

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

Implementing the Arduino is not too much of a challenge, but the hard part is making the project aesthetically pleasing with all the electronics sitting on top of the base. Maybe finding a way to hide the Arduino with a dome cover is an option. Chandelier must be in equilibrium, balancing perfectly while hanging from…

Mechanical Buffalo – Top 5 Constraints

March 7, 2016

Sreyas Krishnan

Student Work, Top 5 Constraints 2016, ZZ 2016

3D-printing only (DIY kit for Thingiverse) No fasteners (all parts must align or lock together without fasteners) Print Time (2-4 hours per prototype, so I can only cycle through a couple of iterations per day) Material properties (must make design considerations based on one type of filament – eg: a snapfit feature designed for PLA may not work for ABS due to…

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